Violinist Regina Carter and bassist Rodney Whitaker take special delight performing in their hometown. Jazz Night in America features their sets at the Detroit Jazz Festival, and explores the Motor City's jazz scene through their eyes and ears.

The festival's signature event is a two-day marathon, Jan. 9 and 10, of simultaneous concerts by more than five hundred musicians in hour-long sets at ten clubs around Greenwich Village. Friday highlights include celebrations of the music of David Murray and John Lurie. Saturday's concerts include showcases inspired by hot jazz from the 1920s, hip-hop and electronica, and much, much more. A single ticket offers admission to these concerts, more than a hundred in all.

WBGO is on the scene and behind the scenes, talking with this year's artists and organizers, to bring you the festival's best. Bookmark WBGO.ORG/WJF for our latest updates, and listen on WBGO HD2 starting Jan. 1. Enjoy the best of WJF 2014 with WBGO!